Classes fill on a first come, first serve basis. As of right now, we are taking applications for teachers and classes. (Teachers, please see the "Instructor Registration" tab for more information.

Please pay the class fee at the time of registration. You will choose your kit and pay for it, plus tax, at the time of the class. Thank you!

Basic Bead Stringing -- Saturday 10:00am-11:30am -- Room 5

Class Fee $25.00 ​Due with registration

This class is a perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning how to bead. Bead stringing and crimping is a versatile technique that allows you to produce quality necklaces and bracelet with just about any beads you desire! In this class, we will make a finished bracelet and go over some tips and tricks for creating quality jewelry.

​O Bars Bracelet -- Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm -- Room 1

Class Fee $30.00 Due with registration

This project was inspired by Starman's CzechMates Bar Bead. Worked in an adaptation of Ndebele Stitch with O Beads and the new two-hole Bar bead it has a supple drape and is easy to wear. What makes it unique is the way the Ndebele columns are worked with the O Beads and size 11 beads replacing the Bar bead on one-half of each Ndebele column. Use all one color of bar beads or multiple colors for a dramatic effect. It works up quickly.

Prerequisites Needed: Some beading experience and a desire to work with 2-hole beadsTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: scissors, beading mat and personal task lamp if desired​Class Level: Intermediate

Class Fee $40.00 ​Due with registration

This is a fun hands-on experience melting glass rods to make beads and decorate with a variety of colored crushed glass called frit. Learn how to manipulate the glass to create a round shape. Lay out the frit as one color or custom design your own blend of colors. Afterwards, you can proudly wear your creations on a ball-chain necklaces that is part of the class fee.

Nessie Bracelet -- Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm --- Room 1

Class Fee $20.00 ​Due with registration

Mini Duos? Two hole CzechMates Crescents? TheNessie Bracelet combines both with size 15 Japanese seed beads to create a delicate, ethereal, soft and supple bracelet that looks as if the Loch Ness monster is rising from the lake. Worked in a faux herringbone (Ndebele) stitch this bracelet is a must for your jewelry collection.

Prerequisites Needed: A desire to work with 2-hole beadsTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: scissors, beading mat and personal task lamp if desired​Class Level: Beginner

Wire Wrapped Beaded Bracelet -- Sunday 10:00am-1:00pm-- Room 3

Class Fee $45.00 Due with registration

Students will learn the basics of wire wrapping while constructing a wire frame bracelet. Wire gauges and shapes will be discussed. Students will also learn how to calculate bead design to add bead to the basic bracelet and how to make a clasp.

Taught by: Sally Johnson of Rings N Things, Waverly, NE

No kit purchase needed.

Kit Cost: $0

Kit Includes: Sterling silver wire and gold filled wire. Instructor will have some beads and finding available at no cost. Students may bring their own beads in sizes 4mm or 6 mm round or oblong (not bicone).

Prerequisites Needed: noneTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: instructor will have tools available to share, or students may bring their own​Class Level: Beginner

Beginning Vessels --Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm -- Room 4

Class Fee $40.00 ​Due with registration

Learn how to blow glass vessels. We will make two vessels in class, one will be with handles.

Taught by: Jeri Wiskus of Light My Torch, Elkhorn, NE

Students must purchase the kit at the time of class.

Kit Cost: $20+ tax

Kit Includes: hollow mandrels, glass, frit

Prerequisites Needed: know how to do beginning lampworkTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: Didymium safety glasses and any lampwork tools that you likeTools Supplied: gas, torches​Class Level: Intermediate

Pyramid Scape Necklace -- Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm -- Room 1

Class Fee $40.00 ​Due with registration

This lovely necklace is reminiscent of ancient Egyptian jewelry. the Pyramid Scape necklace has nine dimensional pyramids fastened across its center to represent the Ennead also known as the all-powerful 3x3 Triple Triad - completion, fulfillment, and attainment. Originally designed in multiple tones of gold that the ancient Egyptians associated with the Sun which is a symbol of happiness, success, attainment, prosperity and true friends. It brightens all things in its rays adding a sense of optimism and good cheer. Students will learn peyote stitch with CzechMates two-hole brick beads and learn to stitch the pyramids in dimensional peyote stitch with increases and decreases to create the shape. The focus will be on creating the base, making and attaching the pyramids to the base and completing one half of the clasp.

Prerequisites Needed: Some beading experience and a desire to work with 2-hole beadsTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: scissors, beading mat and personal task lamp if desired​Class Level: Intermediate

Braided Wing Bracelet -- Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm -- Room 4

Class Fee $20.00 ​Due with registration

Great introduction to using a needle and thread to create a fabulous beaded bracelet. Uses seed beads, daggers, a unique button and metal beads.

Ladder Bracelet -- Saturday 1:00pm-2:30​pm -- Room 5

Class Fee $10.00 Due with registration

In this class you will learn how to crimp and create loops to use eye pins within a bracelet. These same techniques can be applied to create simple toggle bracelets and earnings. In an hour and a half you will complete a beautiful bracelet.

​QT Bracelet -- Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm --Room 1

Class Fee $30.00 ​Due with registration

Enhance your skills or learn to use four hole beads! The QT Bracelet layers CzechMates QuadraTiles to create visual and textural depth to the stunning bracelet. Seed beads are used as rivets to layer the QuadraTiles and the surface is embellished as you work with O Beads and seed beads.

Taught by: Adele Kimpell of Bead Dreamers, Chaska MNStudent Must Purchase the Kit at the Time of Class

Prerequisites Needed: Some beading experience and a desire to work with 4-hole beadsTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: scissors, beading mat and personal task lamp if desired​Class Level: Intermediate

Wire Wrapped Pendant -- Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm -- Room 3

Class Fee $45.00 ​Due with registration

Students will learn the basics of wire wrapping while creating a framed pendant. We will also discuss wire gauges and how to calculate the amount of wire to use. Students will also learn how to make a wire bail and how to enhance the pendant.

Taught by: Sally Johnson of Rings N Things, Waverly, NE

Kit is included with class fee

Kit Cost: $0

Kit Includes: sterling silver and gold filled wire. Instructor will have a selection of stones and cabochons to be wrapped. students are welcome to bring their own items to be wrapped.

Prerequisites Needed: noneTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: flat nose pliers, round nose piers, chain nose pliers and side cuttersTools Supplied: the instructor will have some tools to share, but students are encouraged to bring their own tools​Class Level: Beginner

Dots & Squiggles:Basic Stringer Control for Glass Beadmaking--

​Sunday 1:00pm-3:00pm--Room 4

Class Fee $40.00 ​Due with registration

Almost all designs on glass beads start as dots or lines made by stringers. Using a torch, learn how to pull stringers of various widths and control them in the flame as you create a number of designs on your own round and barrel beads.

Taught by: Margie Shanahan of Margie's Beads, La Vista, NE

All materials included with class fee.

Prerequisites Needed: students should be able to make a round bead and a barrel beadTools &/or Supplies Students Must Bring: noneTools Supplied: all materials supplied by instructor​Class Level: Intermediate

Micro Macrame Wrap Bracelet-- Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm -- Room 5

Class Fee $65.00 ​Due with registration

A class for all levels. Learn macrame (or brush up your skills) in this fun class. You will learn five of the basic macrame knots, including square knots, half knots, overhand knots, double half hitches and larks head knots, all while making a trendy wrap bracelet.